JOHAN U. GINTHER

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JOHAN U. GINTHER Johan Ginther, of Grunthal Menno Home formerly of Steinbach, passed away March 12, 2010 at the age of 88 years. Dad leaves to cherish his memories eight sons: Jake (Elsie), George (Nancy), Edward (Bonnie), all of Winnipeg, John (Tina), Willy (Helen), Erdman (Wendy) all of Steinbach, Martin (Marie) of Alberta, Diedrich (Tina) of Paraguay, daughters: Helen, Elsie (Henry), Tina (Abe), Maria (Jacob), all of Steinbach, 32 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren. Also surviving him are two brothers and one sister all of Bolivia. Dad was predeceased by his wife Katharina on April 12, 1996 and one daughter-in-law in 1992. The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chortitzer Mennonite Church, 479 Hanover St., Steinbach, with Pastor Richard Martens officiating. Viewing will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach and at the church prior to the service. Interment will be at the Rosengard Cemetery. Pallbearers are his sons Jake, John, Martin, George, Willy, Erdman and Edward. If friends so desire, donations can be made to Menno Home Foundation, Box 280, Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0 or Mennonite Central Committee, 134 Plaza Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2010